NEW JERSEY ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

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NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD
FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
10-074
OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE
21 June 2010 4 August 2010

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON UNIT BULLETIN BOARDS UNTIL THE DAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE.

Application must be forwarded to:	POSITION TITLE,LOCATION,PDCN,GRADE &
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST	SALARY RANGE
HQ NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD	Aircraft Mechanic
NJDMAVA – Human Resource Office	JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST
3650 Saylors Pond Road	108th WG, McGuire AFB, New Jersey
Fort Dix, NJ 08640-7600	80399000, WG-8852-12
	$30.08 PH

If a New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) member is selected, the person must transfer to the NJANG.

If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes:

CURRENT MILITARY APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF CURRENT RIP OR ARMY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS RECORD (PQR) ALONG WITH APPLICATION, OR APPLICANTS WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM MILITARY SERVICE MUST PROVIDE COPY DD214.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: To obtain the required AFSC, acceptance of this position requires a minimum ASVAB Score of 47 in the Mechanical area. ASVAB scores will not be required to apply for the position, however applicants must obtain required ASVAB scores prior to acceptance of the position. The applicant must verify their scores with their Military Personnel Flight/Military Personnel Office.

PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a physical profile of: 3, 3, 3, 1, 3, 2

SELECTING OFFICIAL: CMSgt George Phillips, Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor.

EVALUATION METHODS: Applications will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified. Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or non membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor. Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume or application. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Acceptance of this position requires participation in the direct deposit/electronic funds transfer program.

THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 32 USC, SECTION 709. POSITION HAS DIFFERENT RIF CRITERIA, NO VETERANS PREFERENCE, CERTAIN GRADE AND PROMOTION LIMITATIONS AND DIFFERENT APPEAL/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES. NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

b. OF 612 “Optional Application for Federal Employment”, which can be found on the NJ HRO WEB Page

3. CURRENT MILITARY APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF CURRENT RIP OR ARMY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS RECORD (PQR) ALONG WITH APPLICATION, OR APPLICANTS WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM MILITARY SERVICE MUST PROVIDE COPY DD214.

4. Insure information related to the specific job you are applying for is accurate, complete and describes job-related qualifications, rather than your entire work history over a period of years. Please include all related military experience, i.e., AFSC, MOS, etc. and explain your duties and responsibilities. HAVING THE AFSC/MOS DOES NOT IN ITSELF QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION.

5. To be considered for this position, you must meet and answer the requirements for "Specialized Experience", to include KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES, or you will be found NOT QUALIFIED.

6. Government postage paid envelopes, interoffice mail or government facsimile machines may not be used to submit applications for employment. E-mail applications will not be accepted.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES (a copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resource Office): Uses tools of the trade to perform maintenance and repair of aircraft and installed equipment. Replaces parts, accessories and major components. Troubleshoots aircraft systems to determine cause of malfunctions and extent of repairs needed. Performs periodic and special inspection to determine that aircraft are ready for flight. Uses technical publications, schematics, and specifications. Devises modifications and changes to improve the productivity of the work process.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the candidate with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must be skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

ABILITY to do diversified work with tools and equipment requiring extreme caution in maintaining close dimensions.

ABILITY to diagnose, troubleshoot and determine remedy where overall knowledge of all systems of aircraft is required.

ABILITY to inspect aircraft, determine mechanical deficiencies and analyze results.

ABILITY to interpret instructional material, schematics and specifications for complex mechanical problems on assigned aircraft.

SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Job related education/training in aviation technology may be substituted on a day-for-day basis for not more than one half of the required specialized experience.

If using education to qualify for this position OR education is a MANDATORY requirement to meet qualifications, you MUST submit copies of college transcripts along with your application/resume prior to the closing date of the vacancy. If selected for the position, prior to your appointment, you will be required to request certified official transcripts be sent directly from the college or university that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned and grade.